Four years later, Ike claims keep coming. Austin American-Statesman
Utility commissioners decline calls for mandatory solar energy targets. Houston Chronicle
Texas electric prices cap to double over 3 years. Associated Press
LCRA staff recommends against cutting off rice farmers for second year. Austin American-Statesman
Methane found in drinking water across US brings concern to the Lubbock community. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
In wake of CNN report, mayor defends solar deal. San Antonio Express-News
Gulf Coast joins export coal rush. Houston Chronicle
Report: South Texas Project faces flood risk. Houston Chronicle
Texas landowners take a rare stand against Big Oil. Associated Press
What are the mangrove trees telling us about the Texas coast? KUHF
Natural gas producers open up in joining leak study. Houston Chronicle
UT-Austin to study methane emissions in natural gas fields. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Transmission project using area wind power set for completion in 2013. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
There’s a bumper crop of abandoned baby squirrels. Houston Chronicle
Switching from coal power saves water, UT report says. KUT
Barnett shale experience helped guide Eagle Ford. Houston Chronicle
Politicians, wind-energy industry at odds as tax credit’s future up in the air. Abilene Reporter-News
Despite rain, West Texas water woes continue. Texas Tribune
Carjacking or carcinogens — either way, people harmed by lawbreakers are crime victims, federal judge in Texas rules. Dallas Morning News
A barrier for South Texas wildlife. New York Times
Texas company’s ‘clean lines’ transmission plans progress despite tax credit stalemate. ClimateWire
Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar among nation’s top 10 gas-guzzling counties. Fort Worth Weekly
UT study: Over 12 percent of all US energy consumption is directly related to water. Scientific American
Irving residents quickly point finger at fracking for quakes. KTVT
Wild weather, lagging capacity complicate Texas regulators’ decisions about electric power generation. Dallas Morning News
How a new utility rule could mean less energy efficiency for Texas. KUT
South Texas wind farm developers cautious as tax credit expires. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
‘Solar missionary’ works on systems worldwide. Galveston County Daily News